Synonyms of embodying

embodying

verb

present participle of embody

1

as in integrating

to make a part of a body or system

they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive

Synonyms & Similar Words

• integrating
• incorporating
• assimilating
• absorbing
• combining
• co-opting
• merging
• amalgamating
• blending
• intermingling
• commingling
• fusing
• mingling
• conditioning
• acculturating
• accustoming
• habituating
• naturalizing
• enculturating

2

as in expressing

to represent in visible form

George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expressing
• incorporating
• exemplifying
• symbolizing
• personifying
• manifesting
• illustrating
• realizing
• epitomizing
• externalizing
• personalizing
• instantiating
• incarnating
• bodying
• materializing
• actualizing
• substantiating
• typifying
• objectifying
• concretizing
• imaging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disembodying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of embodying

When reflecting on the 30th anniversary of the 1996 film directed by Mary Harron, Taylor, 59, spoke with Interview Magazine about embodying the complicated woman who attempted to kill Andy Warhol. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

Herrera proactively trains staff for potential immigration enforcement, creating vital protocols due to a lack of external business guidance, embodying a steadfast commitment to protecting its community. — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

In European mythology and literature, storytellers often portrayed dragons as creatures that amassed enormous wealth without ever using or sharing it, embodying the idea that riches pursued for their own sake can lead to isolation and ruin. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Some two decades later, Dane is still embodying that homegrown approach, one free lake show at a time. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

May his name resonate through the ages as embodying the promise and tragedy of the American dream. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

But spending her nights on the casino floor was only Charbonneau’s first step toward embodying Cay, a free-spirited sculptor by day who unnerves Vivan from their first, cinematic encounter. — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 16 June 2026

Zi is at once intimate and mysterious, embodying the curiosity, generosity, and singular vision that have come to define Kogonada’s work. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 June 2026

In contrast to their peers, who may never have heard of Elvis, the competitors have dedicated an enormous amount of time and energy to embodying the king's singing voice, mannerisms and style. — ABC News, 8 June 2026